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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1956
Page
4
The piece praises Haskell Institute coach Coffin for leadership across sports and athletics. It notes his impact on the department and the wider Lawrence area, citing his respected status and the value of his program beyond state titles.
Speculation notes Kansas Legislature may be asked to help allow Phog Allen to coach beyond his June retirement. The KU Athletic Board meets March 20 to discuss the request, with state education officials and Regents handling policy and timing amid limited legislative leverage.
The Journal-World notes enthusiastic support for the Lets Clean Up Lawrence campaign with many improvement ideas from citizens and groups. Dissenters exist but backers are more vocal, showing Lawrence residents readiness to enhance property visuals and focus on positive stories once action begins.
The Haskell Institute basketball team did not win the Kansas Class A title, losing to Rosedale High of Kansas City in the final. Reporters praised Coach Warner Coffin's Indians for their hard play and exemplary conduct, earning wide admiration from fans and rival teams.
Defense Secretary Charles Wilson press briefings are overwhelmed by cameras and crew as reporters struggle to be heard. The piece notes social scenes with Pat Nixon and a parade of lawmakers, highlighting a chaotic, media-saturated Washington.
Old Home Town marks the 60th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. John Thomas Glenn at their Lecompton home. Births announced include a daughter for Mr. and Mrs. Oscar S. Simon of Richland and a daughter for Mr. and Mrs. Albert Learned. B E Bishop plans open house for golden anniversary.
Hal Boyle recalls a snowy Sunday in New York when church bells in New England stirred memories of familiar rituals. The scene captures white churches, stained glass, a counterpoint singer, and a simple sermon that leaves the author with a rare sense of peace.
Congress faces a debate over a proposed foreign aid package of up to 4.86 billion dollars in weapons, food, loans, and tech aid. Eisenhower argues for planning and up to ten years of commitments while Congress may trim the request amid Cold War competition with the Soviet Union.
The Republican questions a state and federal geology report claiming two thirds of water from beds comes from normal rainfall while a third from past storage. The writer argues the estimates are erroneous or wildly optimistic and compares storage to banking withdrawals, urging skepticism of the claim.
A historical newspaper item presents a biblical quotation with archaic phrasing "if thou canst believe" attributed to Mark 11 verse 23 1 2 3. the fragmentary text reads as a devotional snippet likely intended for a religious readership.
A collection of half formed lines remarking on violence aging firearms marriage wandering vows and weather. The voice muses on juveniles owning revolvers aging time air travel and restraint with a breezy newspaper tone and dated phrasing.
June 14 marks Flag Day from the Continental Congress adoption of the banner. Mammal rib counts vary, from nine pairs in some whales to 24 in two toed sloths. The Basenji breed traces to ancient Egypt with early gifts to Pharaohs and depictions with rulers.
Radio and TV listings show a dense schedule across numerous stations KMBC WDAF WREN KFKU KMBC TV KOMO with daytime news weather sports and entertainment blocks. Notable items include sports updates I Love Lucy style programs daytime soaps and late night dramas plus themed hour blocks and special shows from Dinah Shore to Wyatt Earp and The Shakeups.
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